Mold: MPs continue to fight for 'illegal' Aldi parking fine refunds

David Hanson MP and Mark Tami MP met with Aldi’s property director George Brown to discuss the issue

Aldi has come underfire after automatic number plate recognition cameras were installed without permission at its store in Mold

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Flintshire MPs are continuing to fight for refunds for motorists slapped with ‘illegal’ parking fines at Aldi in Mold.

Earlier this year the supermarket chain was accused of breaching a planning agreement after automatic number plate recognition cameras were installed at the entrance to the store to control the length of stay.

It was argued that Aldi’s Section 106 agreement stated only a patrol officer could monitor the car park and that the camera’s had not even been given planning consent until 12 months after they were put up.

Councillors and residents also complained saying that signs alerting people they were there could only be read once the customer had entered the car park by using ‘a stepladder and magnifying glass’.

MPs Mark Tami and David Hanson called for the supermarket to reimburse those fined as a ‘gesture of goodwill’ but Aldi declined .

Last week they met with Aldi’s property director George Brown to discuss the issue.

Mr Tami said: “We met the company representatives who promised to look again at any penalty notices where people felt harshly treated.

“We both emphasised it was a valued business in the local area but that people felt aggrieved at the treatment.”

Mr Hanson added: “The management have agreed to look at the individual cases raised with them and to put up a new clearer sign at the supermarket entrance confirming two hours free parking.